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Udupi Police Arrest Nine in Drug Trafficking Cases; Narcotics Worth Lakhs Seized
Udupi Police Arrest Nine in Drug Trafficking Cases; Narcotics Worth Lakhs Seized Udupi: In two separate operations conducted by Shirva and Udupi Town police, nine persons were arrested in connection with cases involving the possession and trafficking of banned narcotic substances. Police seized narcotics, vehicles, cash and other materials worth lakhs of rupees from the [] The post Udupi Police Arrest Nine in Drug Trafficking Cases; Narcotics Worth Lakhs Seized appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
US: Republican senator rejects China
US: Republican senator rejects China sellout charge Washington: US Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso has pushed back against suggestions that President Donald Trump might concede too much to China, arguing that the United States was entering Trumps meeting with President Xi Jinping from a position of strength. The Wyoming Republican responded to criticism from Senate [] The post US: Republican senator rejects China sellout charge appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
US-China relationship will define 21st century: Rubio defends Trump
US-China relationship will define 21st century: Rubio defends Trumps meeting with Xi United Nations: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trumps decision to host Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the two countries must talk at the highest level despite big differences over trade, supply chains and security. The relationship between the United [] The post US-China relationship will define 21st century: Rubio defends Trumps meeting with Xi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Trump rolls out red carpet as Xi arrives in US for key visit
Trump rolls out red carpet as Xi arrives in US for key visit Washington: US President Donald Trump welcomed his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, with a red carpet, ceremonial cannon fire and a bomber flyover at Joint Base Andrews. Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, stepped off their aircraft at 6.01 p.m. local time on [] The post Trump rolls out red carpet as Xi arrives in US for key visit appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Siddaramaiah Calls for Removal of Karnataka Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah demands the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged internal disputes within the election commission. Siddaramaiah Calls for Removal of Karnataka Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Incorporate AI into curriculum: CM Omar
Srinagar, Sept 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the government is focusing on improving the education system so that children are better prepared to face the challenges of a rapidly changing world, and emphasised the need to incorporate emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence into the curriculum and equip students with the knowledge and skills required for the future. Addressing the award ceremony of the ALOHA National Level Competition-2026 Kashmir at SKICC here, the Chief Minister also called for taking the ALOHA mental arithmetic programme to government schools in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing the need to provide children across the education system a level playing field and equip them with skills to compete nationally and internationally. The Chief Minister said education and health remain the two foremost responsibilities of the government and stressed that sustained investment in these sectors is essential for the overall development of the region. Education is the foundation of everything. Without education, what can we achieve? Education and health: without these two things, there is no point in getting anything else, he said. Highlighting the challenge of student retention, Omar Abdullah said Jammu and Kashmir performs well at the primary and middle-school levels in comparison with the national scenario, but the retention rate declines significantly as students progress to higher classes. He emphasised that secondary schools need to take concrete steps to bring down the school dropout rate. The Chief Minister stressed that government and private schools should work together rather than view each other as competing systems. He said children studying in both government and private schools are equally the future of Jammu and Kashmir and called for policies that enable private educational institutions to contribute effectively to the education ecosystem. Referring to the legislation on private universities this year, Omar Abdullah said the initiative was aimed at creating opportunities within Jammu and Kashmir so that students do not have to leave the region in search of quality private higher education. The Chief Minister expressed appreciation for the enthusiasm and performance of the participating students and the participation of children from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, other parts of the country and abroad. He said the participation of students from places such as Kerala, Karnataka and Rajasthan, along with international participants, in the competition in Srinagar was a positive indication of the growing educational and cultural connect with Jammu and Kashmir. You are all winners. Whether you took back a trophy from here or not, just being here and being able to compete is a victory and is a win, he said. Omar Abdullah said the government would explore taking the ALOHA programme forward in government schools to give students wider access to such learning opportunities. This is something that we need to incorporate into the government school system as well, so that we give our children a level playing field, he said, adding that efforts would be made to expand the ALOHA family in Jammu and Kashmir. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmed Wani, Founder and President ALOHA Loh Mun Sung, Director International ALOHA Kiran Motwani, MD ALOHA J&K Mubashir Wafai, besides teachers, students and parents, were present on the occasion.
Karnataka Assembly Session Extended to Discuss Deteriorating Drought Conditions
Karnatakas Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced an extension of the assembly session to address severe drought affecting over 200 taluks. Karnataka Assembly Session Extended to Discuss Deteriorating Drought Conditions
Karnataka Chief Minister Requests Immediate Drought Relief from PM Modi
CM D.K. Shivakumar urges PM Modi for 50% of drought relief funds amid worsening conditions in Karnataka. Karnataka Chief Minister Requests Immediate Drought Relief from PM Modi
Maharashtra govt will give bigger aid to farmers than Karnataka: Agriculture minister Bharne
Ktaka drafts law to keep schoolteachers out of non-teaching duties
Public Duty Roll To Spare Educators From Census, Election Work
Udupi man murdered in UAE, body cut into 9 pieces; wife and son missing
Ktaka to release 3 tmcft Krishna water to Telangana
Cong MLA quits over drought list, Speaker rejects resignation
Over 70 tree species among 1,128 marked for felling for Hebbal tunnel project
The species list includes Indian Kino, Big-leaf Mahogany, Beleric Myrobalan, Indian Jujube, Maple-leafed Bayur Tree, Paper Mulberry and Yellow Tabebuia, among others.
ECI's ERONET Controversy: Voter Database Row, Software Errors & 17.6 Million Notices Raise Questions
Around 17.6 million voters across Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi have received notices over logical discrepancies during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). At the centre of the controversy is ERONET, now integrated into ECINET. The Indian Express has reported concerns over voter database access and control, while individual cases highlight spelling, translation and age-calculation errors. We examine the Election Commissions response, the experiences of affected voters, the Goa case involving 97 voters, and the legal role of Electoral Registration Officers. Who controls the system, and how can voter records be corrected?
Mandya DC calls for better health cover, welfare for Pourakarmikas
Channelling Dolly Parton: Bengalurus drag artists pay tribute to the Queen of Country
When passport turns into art: If your face cant identify you, what can?
Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration seeks price cap on essential medical devices
Create public health cadre, do ground-level checks: Experts
School edu dept to revamp open schooling
Ganesha procession crash: Drunk girl bites woman home guard during crowd rescue
Nearly half of rural Ktaka births in 2025 were non-institutional
Births cross 10L again, but birth rate dips 30% in 25 years
Fancy mobile number trap: Man duped after sharing OTP, KYC details
160 illegal Bangladeshi nationals deported from Bengaluru
Notice issued to candidate for applying for guest lecturer post under two names
Karnataka To Give Additional Krishna Water To Telangana
Karnataka has assured phased release of Krishna water to Jurala in Telangana, with the move aimed at supporting farmers and protecting standing crops.
BJP appoints new state in-charges; Nitin Nabin congratulates appointees
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
BJP leader asks Karnataka to learn from Tamil Nadu on protecting interests of farmers
Accusing the Karnataka government and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of failing to protect the interests of the State with respect to the Cauvery, Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad remarked that the State should learn from Tamil Nadu on protecting its share of water as well as its farmers during distress
Ktaka Assembly session extended to discuss drought
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said the Assembly session has been extended by one day to facilitate a detailed discussion on the worsening drought situation in the state. Speaking to the media at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said more than 200 taluks were facing severe drought conditions and that the situation had become serious. The severity of the drought in the state has increased. More than 200 taluks have been affected by severe drought, and the situation is serious. Therefore, the Assembly session has been extended by one day to discuss the drought, Shivakumar said. He added that legislators and public representatives wanted to discuss the drought situation in detail. Ministers and the Deputy Chief Ministers will officially respond to the questions and suggestions raised by legislators during the proceedings, he said. On the proposal to take an all-party delegation to Delhi, Shivakumar said all political party leaders had agreed to the move. It has been decided to take an all-party delegation to Delhi to discuss drought relief and assistance from the Centre. Leaders of all parties have agreed to this, he said. Meanwhile, Shivakumar said the Congress is confident it will win all four seats in the upcoming Karnataka Legislative Council elections. We are confident of winning all four seats in the Legislative Council elections. We selected good candidates one year in advance. The party and the government will work together, he said. Shivakumar spoke to the media near the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office after a meeting with ministers and party legislators about the elections. He said elections had been announced for four Legislative Council seats and that, as the Assembly session was underway, he met with legislators on Wednesday to discuss the elections and provide guidance. All ministers and legislators will take responsibility and work for the elections, he said. On his proposed visit to Delhi, Shivakumar said he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an appointment. I have written to the Prime Minister seeking time for a meeting. Once the appointment is given, an all-party delegation will be taken to Delhi, he said.
Vijayendra seeks 5 lakh farm loan waiver for drought-hit farmers in Karnataka
BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra demanded a waiver of crop loans of up to 5 lakh for farmers affected by the severe drought in Karnataka
DKS writes to PM seeking immediate interim drought relief
MLA demands hike of 10 a litre in milk procurement price to help drought-hit farmers in Karnataka
14 new crop varieties to help farmers beat climate stress
This Koppal youth group is redefining Ganeshotsav through community service
One killed, 11 injured in NWKRTC bus-truck crash
Belagavi to get 30 stray dog feeding zones by Oct 2
Voters turn up for SIR hearings, find officers missing
Poor maintenance plagues public parks in M'luru
Critical canine gets lifeline through blood transfusion
VTU convocation to confer degrees on 75,000 students
Cauvery Aarti at KRS from Oct 11 to 16
Approver status: Karnataka high court rejects Darshans wifes plea against trial court order
Pourakarmikas ambassadors of Swachh Bharat: MP Yaduveer
Sub-adult tigress found dead near Nanjangud village
DSS protests, demands Pratap Simmhas arrest
Mandya colleges told to enrol all eligible young voters by Sept 30
ZP CEO KR Nandini asks colleges to identify students aged 18, help them submit Form-6; officials told to restore rural water supply within 24 hours of complaints
Teen found dead, friend under suspicion
Govt may challenge order on SIT in Supreme Court
Focus on preventing crimes against children: Mandya SP
Min scrambles to clarify graft remark, insists no one needs to pay even Rs 10
Compassionate appointment cannot be used to seek higher posts: Karnataka high court
Drought debate turns into fracas over Union govt funding
Six months on, white-topping work crawls on Indiranagar 6th Main
Residents say the work, which moved quickly at first, has slowed to a crawl, leaving parts of the road dug up, drains open and connecting roads blocked.
Ktaka: Darshans wife Vijayalakshmi loses plea against Pradoshs approver status
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by Vijayalakshmi, wife of actor Darshan, challenging a trial court order allowing accused Pradosh Rao to turn approver in the Renukaswamy murder case. The High Court upheld the order passed by the 59th City Civil and Sessions Court (CCH), which had permitted Pradosh, the 14th accused in the case, to become an approver. A bench headed by Justice V. Srishananda said there was no reason to interfere with the trial courts order, noting that the defence would have the opportunity to question Pradosh during cross-examination. Senior advocate K. Diwakar appeared for Pradosh and argued that Darshans lawyers were attempting to delay the trial. He submitted that even after the approver application was filed, Darshan's lawyers repeatedly raised objections. He also argued that Pradosh had spoken over the phone as permitted under the prison manual. The judge observed that nothing was wrong with Pradosh speaking over the phone about his intention to become an approver. If I speak over the phone saying that I will become an approver, what is wrong with that? If a husband asks his wife for her opinion, what is wrong with that? If there is evidence of someone else instigating him, that is a different matter, the judge remarked. Senior advocate Hashmat Pasha, appearing for Darshan, argued that the 10th accused, Vinay, had also filed an application seeking to become an approver. Still, his plea was not considered while Pradoshs was taken up. The judge responded that it was for the 10th accused to raise that issue and that Darshans counsel could not argue on his behalf. Renukaswamy, a resident of Chitradurga, was allegedly abducted and brought to a shed in Bengalurus Patanagere in June 2024 after he allegedly sent obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda, an associate of Darshan, on Instagram. He was allegedly assaulted and killed at the shed. Police subsequently arrested 17 accused persons, including Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, in connection with the case. Pradosh, the 14th accused, faces allegations of helping destroy evidence and of financial transactions related to the crime. He had recently approached the court seeking permission to turn approver, stating that he was willing to disclose the complete truth about the case before the court. The CCH court had accepted his application and allowed him to become an approver. Vijayalakshmi subsequently approached the High Court challenging the trial courts decision through a writ petition.
6 lakh seek inclusion via Form 6 as SIR window closes in Karnataka
Special investigation team formed to probe fake insurance claims in Karnataka
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) In view of the severe drought situation in the state, the Karnataka government is continuously taking measures to provide necessary relief to farmers and the public. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that the Union government should relax the existing drought declaration norms and provide the financial assistance required to effectively address the situation. He said the state government has already written to the Union government seeking relaxation of the NDRF norms. The ground realities of the drought have been brought to the Centre's attention, with a request to ensure greater assistance to farmers facing distress. Parameshwara said that during the severe drought in 2023, the then Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had written several letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking necessary drought relief. He had also requested relaxation of the Union government's existing norms, saying that they did not fully reflect the actual drought conditions prevailing in Karnataka. He said the current state government, including Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, has also written to the Union government on the issue. As Revenue Minister, Parameshwara, too, has submitted a request to the Centre, while the Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has also written seeking appropriate action. The Union government should give special consideration to Karnataka's situation and relax the NDRF norms, the Deputy Chief Minister said. Parameshwara added that drought should not be assessed merely on the basis of overall rainfall deficiency. The state's key demand is that factors such as the amount of rainfall, timing of rainfall, impact on crops, soil moisture and other local ground conditions must also be considered. In view of the 2026 drought situation, the state government has already requested the Union government to review the existing criteria, he said. Necessary measures are being taken to address the drought situation across the state, and the state government remains committed to responding to the distress faced by farmers and the public, the Deputy CM added. He urged the Union government to take Karnataka's actual conditions into account and extend the necessary support.
NMPA Organises Flash Mob to Spread the Message of Swachhata
NMPA Organises Flash Mob to Spread the Message of Swachhata Mangaluru: As part of the ongoing Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, New Mangalore Port Authority organised a vibrant flash mob at the Port premises and at City Centre Mall, Mangaluru, to spread awareness on cleanliness, responsible waste management and the importance of keeping public spaces clean. The [] The post NMPA Organises Flash Mob to Spread the Message of Swachhata appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
2 women are making Sanskrit Gen Zs new language of cool
Bengaluru: Passenger jumps onto tracks at Rajajinagar Metro station, rescued
According to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials, the man was noticed on the tracks by platform security guards, who alerted the station authorities.
No unfit drinking water samples, says SWR after quality checks
SWR tested samples for residual chlorine, bacteriological parameters and chemical parameters to ensure that water supplied to passengers and railway staff is safe for consumption, according to a release.
Railway Board sanction clears key hurdle for Bengaluru Metro Pink Line elevated section
The Pink Line, also known as the Kalena AgraharaNagawara corridor, spans 21.3 km, comprising around 7.5 km of elevated track and 13.8 km underground.
Shoulder surgery without anchors? Bengaluru surgeon develops new technique
FSSAI cracks down on key e-commerce platforms over non-compliances
FSSAI cracks down on key e-commerce platforms over non-compliances New Delhi: The FSSAI on Wednesday said it has begun penal action against e-commerce platforms like Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Amazon, Flipkart India and Zepto for various non-compliances. The non-compliances include misleading claims and sale of prohibited products. In a social media post on Instagram, the food [] The post FSSAI cracks down on key e-commerce platforms over non-compliances appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.15 crore in DA case against former GLDC field assistant
ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.15 crore in DA case against former GLDC field assistant Surat: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 15 immovable properties worth around Rs 1.15 crore in Gujarat and Maharashtra in a money laundering case involving Valiya Shibabhai Zunzabhai alias Bhupatbhai, a former Field Assistant with the Gujarat Land Development [] The post ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.15 crore in DA case against former GLDC field assistant appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
30,000 police personnel deployed in Hyderabad for Ganesh immersion procession
30,000 police personnel deployed in Hyderabad for Ganesh immersion procession Hyderabad: Around 30,000 police personnel have been deployed in Hyderabad as part of the massive security arrangements for the Ganesh immersion procession, scheduled to be conducted on Friday, Telangana Director General of Police C. V. Anand said on Wednesday. He said with the 10-day Ganesh [] The post 30,000 police personnel deployed in Hyderabad for Ganesh immersion procession appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bengaluru: Man murdered inside J.P. Nagar shop
On September 22, between 7.20 p.m. and 7.45 p.m., when Raju was alone at the shop on the first floor, Hari allegedly went and started arguing with him. He allegedly assaulted Raju, leaving him critically injured.
Karnataka High Court rejects actor Darshans plea against grant of pardon to co-accused Pradosh
Karnataka forms SIT to crack down on insurance claim frauds
The move follows an apex court order, which instructed state administrations to set up dedicated mechanisms to fast-track investigations into fabricated and suspicious claims flagged by insurers.
HEADS to bridge Indias mental healthcare gap with AI
NIMHANS in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur, and Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, to formally launch HEADS (Human-in-the-loop Evaluation of Assisted Depression Screening) on September 24
Row over Siddaramaiah statue at Vittal Heroor Circle
Mangaluru Has Potential to Emerge as Major Tech, Business Hub: LK Atheeq
These included the Coastal and Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy and the Sustainable Data Centre Policy: Reports
Tensions Rise in Karnataka Assembly Over
A heated exchange erupted in Karnatakas Assembly over comments regarding a 15 lakh shawl worn by the Chief Minister during a drought. Tensions Rise in Karnataka Assembly Over 15 Lakh Shawl Comment
Telangana burglar tracked to Varanasi after Wilson Garden theft; 271 gms gold seized
The cases involved Sathish V. Gulla and Sandeepkumar Vinayakarao Kulkarni, whose fathers, both working as Bandh Peons in the office of the Assistant Director of Land Records, died in harness in 2017.
CII Mysuru conclave to focus on smart manufacturing, emerging sectors
Karnataka: Drought-hit taluk selection based on rainfall data, not discretion, says CM Shivakumar
The CMs clarification in the assembly followed the resignation of Congress MLA Yashvantharayagowda Patil, who quit protesting the exclusion of Indi and Chadachana taluks in Vijayapura district from the drought list. Patil alleged that lobbying by certain legislators had swayed the selection process. His resignation, however, was not accepted.
KSOU offers 65 courses; admissions open till October 15
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has opened admissions to 65 courses for the current academic cycle, with October 15 being the last date to apply
Acknowledging that many gram panchayats in the State are facing financial problems, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre accused the Centre of meting out injustice towards Karnataka by not releasing 2,186.20 crore recommended by the 15th Finance Commission to gram panchayats in the State for 2025-2026
Another FIR against Pratap Simha; DSS seeks his arrest
Chennai industry meet draws over 300 companies ahead of Bengaluru Tech Summit
Industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from the city engaged with Karnataka officials on opportunities to collaborate through the summit.
Xpheno launches Silicon Beach SkillsAnnual Edition 2' Report
Drugs worth 43 lakh seized in Bengaluru, two arrested
The investigation is continuing to identify the suppliers who allegedly provided the drugs to the accused.
KBN University holds Foldscope workshop for students
World Bank-Backed Project To Revive 44 Bidar, 49 Kalaburagi Lakes: Khandre
A 150-crore World Bank-backed project will revive 500 lakes across seven Karnataka districts, including 44 in Bidar and 49 in Kalaburagi.
